Patient Access & Scheduling Coordinator

William Newton Hospital; Winfield (KS); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

William Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS is seeking a Central Scheduler to coordinate patient appointments and procedures across multiple departments. You will report to the scheduling manager and ensure smooth patient access and facility workflow.

Responsibilities include scheduling calls, entering patient information, coordinating with department managers, preparing daily schedules, and communicating with physicians, patients, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in customer service, medical office or healthcare administration.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance verification workflows.
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn hospital scheduling software and EMR.
• Strong verbal communication and a calm, courteous demeanor under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments called in by patients and physicians.
• Obtains patient demographic and insurance information and enters data.
• Coordinates with department managers on times of service and scheduling.
• Prepares daily schedules for departments and notifies changes.
• Interacts professionally with physicians, patients, and staff; maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Medical office

Healthcare administration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scheduling software

EMR platforms

Job description

William Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS is seeking a Central Scheduler to coordinate patient appointments and procedures across multiple departments. You will report to the scheduling manager and ensure smooth patient access and facility workflow.

Responsibilities include scheduling calls, entering patient information, coordinating with department managers, preparing daily schedules, and communicating with physicians, patients, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.